Samoa
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Apia
- Population: approx. 205,000
- Languages: Samoan, English
- Area: 2,842 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+13 (WST)
- Currency: Samoan tala (WST)
- Flag colors: Red, blue, white
- National Day: June 1 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: The Banner of Freedom
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Pacific Ocean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Apia
- Vaitele
- Faleasiu
- Vailele
- Leauvaa
- Faleula
- Siusega
- Malie
- Fasitoouta
- Vaiusu
- Nofoalii
- Afega
- Solosolo
- Asau
- Salelologa
Top 15 Attractions
- To Sua Ocean Trench
- Lalomanu Beach
- Alofaaga Blowholes
- Papapapaitai Falls
- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
- Piula Cave Pool
- Saleaula Lava Fields
- Lotofaga Coastline
- Afu Aau Waterfall
- Tafa Tafa Beach
- Palolo Deep Marine Reserve
- Mount Vaea Trail
- Falealupo Rainforest Canopy Walkway
- Namua Island
- Manono Island
Climate and Nature
Samoa enjoys an equatorial tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. Its volcanic islands, primarily Upolu and Savai'i, feature dramatic rainforest-covered mountains, ancient lava fields, hidden sea caves, and pristine white-sand beaches.
Culture and Gastronomy
Samoan culture centers on 'Fa'a Samoa' (The Samoan Way), emphasizing strong family values, communal leadership under village chiefs ('matai'), and generous hospitality. Food staples include fresh seafood, coconut, and root crops, highlighted by 'Oka' (raw fish salad in citrus and coconut cream) and underground 'Umu' feasts.
Economy
Samoa's economy relies on agriculture (exports of coconut products and taro), commercial fishing, eco-tourism, and financial remittances sent from Samoan communities living abroad.
Did you know?
- The famous To Sua Ocean Trench is a 30-meter-deep natural swimming hole formed by a collapsed lava tube connected directly to the ocean?
- In late 2011, Samoa skipped a day on the calendar by jumping across the International Date Line to align better with trade partners Australia and New Zealand?
- In 2009, Samoa became the first country in the 21st century to switch its driving direction from the right side of the road to the left?
- Renowned Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson spent his final years in Samoa, where locals affectionately gave him the title 'Tusitala' (Teller of Tales)?
- Savai'i is one of the largest volcanic landmasses in the South Pacific, featuring extensive lava fields from early 20th-century eruptions?
Live footage: Discover Samoa via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Samoa and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Samoa: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Samoa: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Samoa in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
